Neurodiagnostic Tech III

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Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 teammates, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.

This position qualifies for a $10,000 commitment incentive, paid over a three-year work commitment.

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As a Level IV epilepsy center, we are leading the way in adult and pediatric epilepsy care—from diagnosis to curative treatment. Our EEG technologists work bedside, review studies, and assist in the OR alongside top neurosurgeons and epileptologists. We are also pioneering a neurodiagnostic apprenticeship with our local community college to train future experts.

If you are passionate, collaborative, and eager to grow, this is more than a job—it’s a career in cutting-edge neurodiagnostics.

Performs standard and complex electroneurodiagnostic tests in the Clinical Neurophysiology Lab and polysomnographic testing on patients in the Sleep Disorders Lab. Work may be performed in a lab, clinic, patient bedside, or in the operating room. Provides oversight, education, and leadership for other technologists in the department.

• Performs diagnostic patient testing including EEG, EMG, nerve conduction velocities (NCV), sensory evoked potentials (EP), and polysomnographic testing with possible oxygen therapy and CPAP.
• Performs room and equipment setup and placement in hospital rooms, operating rooms, or clinics. Calibrates and maintains equipment.
• Reads and scores neurodiagnostic and/or polysomnographic tests. Takes patient histories. Provides instruction to patients and families regarding test preparation, pre-test interviews, and follow-up appointments.
• Provides instruction and guidance to other technologists in the Neurodiagnostic and/or Sleep Disorders Lab, ensuring annual education needs of the team are met.
• Participates in development and presentation of staff education programs. Assists in development of resources and utilizes educational materials.
• Performs administrative tasks as assigned and according to department needs, including equipment management, supply and resource management, advanced technical troubleshooting, student liaison, and schedule management.
• Consistently follows through on all projects or assignments. Demonstrates strong communication skills and leadership abilities, providing effective feedback to coworkers.
• Participates in the assessment and validation of skills and competencies. Functions as Team Leader, Preceptor, and/or Mentor, modeling leadership and organizational values.

• Education Requirements: Graduation from an accredited program of Neurophysiology or acceptable pathway.
• Licensure/Certification Requirements: Registered in one of the following specialty areas: EEG, EP, Intra-Operative Monitoring (CNIM), Nerve Conduction Velocity studies (NCV), Polysomnography (RPSGT).
• Professional Experience Requirements: If completion of an acceptable program of Neurophysiology: five (5) years of prior experience required. If a high school diploma or GED: seven (7) years of experience performing a variety of Sleep or Neurodiagnostics procedures.

• Sleep Disorders Lab: Minimum of 5 years in Sleep Medicine; documented expertise in 3 or more advanced techniques (e.g., daytime scoring, Inspire titration, advanced airway studies, home sleep studies, ASVs, oral appliance titration, ventilator studies). A letter of recommendation from a peer, supervisor, and medical director.
• EEG Lab / Epilepsy Monitoring Unit: Minimum of 5 years in EEG; documented expertise in 3 or more advanced procedures or 1 advanced procedure plus a secondary registry. Areas include Phase IIs, WADAs, SPECTs, bedside Mapping, Awake OR Mapping, intraoperative ECOG/ECI, 10-10, advanced montage building, and clinical evoked potentials. Letter of recommendation required.
• Nerve Conduction/EMG Lab: Details to be provided in role-specific guidance.

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